Editorial on deceit likened to self-defeating defense
A quoted editorial compares deceit to a defendant arguing for a plaintiff, framing the logic as self-defeating and self-destructive within the page’s opinion.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1963
Page
4
A quoted editorial compares deceit to a defendant arguing for a plaintiff, framing the logic as self-defeating and self-destructive within the page’s opinion.
The piece details U S missile forces with 200 land based warheads and 144 Polaris missiles on nine submarines, plus projected totals of 600 land missiles by next year and 1000 by 1965. It notes 29 Polaris subs with 404 missiles and warns that deterrence shadows peace while risking accidental or deliberate mass death.
The article traces free speech from Socrates through Magna Carta and Parliament to the American republic. It notes 1776 Pennsylvania explicitly protecting speech, and contrasts enduring struggles with present denial in some states. It ends with aphorisms on wealth, dentures, buses, credit, and juvenile delinquency tied to social conditions.
Washington forecasts for 1963 stress government influence on economy with cautious optimism. Banks warn of potential recession mid year without tax cuts, while consumer and equipment spending rise. Construction and rail traffic show strength. steel and automotive sectors face imports and export shifts.
New York AP column explains double-talk as saying one thing while meaning another with humorous examples from 1963. It offers literal translations of lines about education, age, ideas, dentures, wit, and social signals to illustrate evasive speech in daily life.
AP News analysis outlines President Kennedy's tax package proposing lower corporate and individual rates, base broadening, and depreciation changes. While aimed at spurring investment and spending, critics warn some industries could pay more and questions linger over demand, debt, and a linked government spending cut.
Biddeford Saco Journal lists Pau Casavant as publisher and T. J. Mahoney as editor. It notes contact numbers for business and editorial departments and shows subscription rates of $1.85 for a month, $10.50 for six months, and $21.00 for a year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and carries second class postage designations.
AP reports a fiery feud between NBC Tonight Show host Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin. Bloops erased Griffin's name from a Tonight Show segment prompting Griffin to joke about a four letter word. NBC blamed a mistaken emotional reaction by Perry Cross. Carson away on vacation. Ratings remain steady around 35 percent.
Washington AP reports organized labor will push for a 35-hour week despite President Kennedy's opposition. AFL-CIO President Meany says the aim is full employment and jobs, arguing a 40-hour week can still yield growth while unemployment remains high. He notes labor's priority is addressing joblessness, not shortening hours.
The fragment notes humor about air travel and billboard bans in the sky. No people, places, or events are specified beyond the general aviation setting.
Puzzle clues and fragmented phrases list definitions and cross references for a daily crossword. Many items reference people places and terms such as Kentucky Juneau and various abbreviations. The readable text presents scattered hints without full clue answers or grid context.
Couples in Los Angeles conciliation court often face rocky marriages and sign a husband wife agreement. A national magazine suggests drafting a contract after a year of marriage to spell out expectations and solutions. Doing this early could prevent divorce and improve communication before irreparable damage occurs.
W. S. Bagwell of Durham and his wife stay young by keeping active with church work and service. Since leaving the Post Office in 1957 Bagwell joins the Gideons and helps run mission chapels while promoting a busy social life. He urges retirees to travel with a spouse and to cut ties cleanly with former work to ease adjustment.
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